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Policeman William H. McCloskey | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

Policeman

William H. McCloskey

Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Sunday, May 5, 1935

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: 5 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 5/5/1935

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Not available

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Policeman McCloskey was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit. The car he was riding in collided with another car at Wissahickon Avenue and Queen Lane and then struck a utility pole. Policeman McCloskey was thrown from the vehicle and sustained fatal head injuries. Another officer and five bystanders were injured.

Policeman McCloskey had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 5 years. He was survived by his four children.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 77th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 6, 2012

 

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